Early in the morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, a gentle breeze swept through, carrying the lingering coolness of the summer night.
The two figures on the bed were still fast asleep, though they would soon wake up, having recently formed a habit of early morning exercise.
Isobel suddenly opened her eyes and sat bolt upright. A thin blanket slipped from her smooth, white skin, but she paid it no mind, merely reaching out to press a hand against her forehead and panting heavily, as if she had just woken from a terrible nightmare.
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